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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

How To Get Rid Of Heartburn When Pregnant

Mom's heartburn may give baby more hair

October 02, 2008
The old wives' tale appears to be true--pregnant women who suffer from heartburn are more likely to have babies with full heads of hair. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University followed 64 pregnant women and found that those who reported having heartburn were more likely to have babies with above-average amounts of hair. Most of the women who reported no heartburn had babies with little or no hair. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Heartburn During Pregnancy
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...the whole time. And in the third pregnancy, I had heartburn. Heartburn that stopped me from... Read more »

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...pregnant and she has been suffering from a lot of heartburn. Why is this happening and what can... Read more »

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Reflux Medications Taken During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Children
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...babies gave me my first real experience with what heartburn and reflux felt like. I remember... Read more »

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Ginger is Soothing
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...taken in excessive doses the herb may cause mild heartburn.  The AHPA gives dried ginger root a... Read more »

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Our First Childbirth Class
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...were also several complaints of nausea, insomnia, heartburn, etc. Many of the men expressed... Read more »

Health Guide

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
...typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of pregnancy, women might be oblivious to other changes... Read more »
What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"
...is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders. Nearly 7% of persons in the U.S. experience heartburn daily, 20% experience it monthly, and 60% experience it intermittently. Incidence in... Read more »
Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.Risk Factors for Heartburn and GERDEating Pattern. Anyone who eats a heavy meal and subsequently lies on the back... Read more »
What is GERD? "
...contents make it back into the esophagus from the stomach. This back flow of acid is called reflux or heartburn. If it happens a few times, it's nothing to worry about. However, heartburn that... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...for mild symptoms. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. They all work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. They may also stimulate the... Read more »

Medications

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...lightheadedness, blurred vision, stomach upset, or heartburn as your body adjusts to the... Read more »

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...Tremor, nervousness, shakiness, headache, nausea, heartburn, lightheadedness, difficulty... Read more »

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...Effects Dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite,... Read more »

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...irritated throat, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, loss of appetite, altered... Read more »

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...the labels on non-prescription medications for heartburn/upset stomach. They may contain... Read more »

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Treating acid reflux during pregnancy
November 18, 2008

For women who start suffering from heartburn during pregnancy, experts say the good news is that symptoms will likely disappear after the baby's... Read summary »

Mom's heartburn meds may up kids' asthma risk
October 03, 2008

Heartburn is a common problem among pregnant women, but a new study suggests that taking acid blockers such as Pepcid, Zantac, Nexium, and Protonix... Read summary »

Acupuncture may soothe heartburn in pregnant women
June 15, 2009

Brazilian researchers say that pregnant women may find heartburn relief through acupuncture. In a study of 42 pregnant women, researchers found that... Read summary »

Antacids during pregnancy may up child's asthma risk
December 22, 2008

Women who use antacids to fight heartburn during pregnancy may be increasing their child's risk of asthma, a new study suggests. Researchers tracked... Read summary »

Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »